Education of Teacher Librarians in Poland

The article shows the specificity of the profession of a teacher librarian. These employees are librarians (they are required to have librarian competency) and teachers (they need pedagogical qualifications). It discusses the changes taking place in the approach to education in this profession. Methods – In writing the article, publications related to the training of teacher librarian in Poland, as well as relevant legal acts, were analyzed. Results/conclusions – Double qualifications are required from teacher librarian: those of a librarian and of a teacher. The profession began to take shape in the 1960s and this approach was consolidated over the following years. The education law clearly reinforces this, which is reflected in the training of teacher librarian. Similar provisions can also be found in the international IFLA guidelines.